PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES

The work done by the Parliament, in modern times, is not only varied but also considerable in volume. But very often, the time available at its disposal is limited. It cannot, therefore, give close consideration to all the legislative and other matters that come up before it. A substantial part of parliamentary work is, therefore, done by Parliamentary Committees. Both Houses of Parliament have a similar Committee structure, with marginal variations. Their appointment, terms of office, functions and procedure for conducting business are also more or less similar and are regulated as per rules made under Article 118(1) of the Constitution and Directions issued under rule 389 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
Broadly, Parliamentary Committees are of two types - Standing Committees and ad hoc Committees. The former are elected or appointed every year or periodically and their work goes on more or less on a continuous basis. The latter are appointed on an ad hoc basis as need arises and they cease to exist as soon as they have completed the task assigned to them.

Standing Committees
1. Financial Committees: 
Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees – Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings – constitute a distinct group as they keep an unremitting vigil over governmental spending and performance. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with the Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha. The control exercised by these Committees is of a continuous nature. They gather information through questionnaires, memoranda from representative non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and knowledgeable individuals, on-the-spot studies of organizations and oral examination of official and non-official witnesses. Between them, the Financial Committees examine and report on a fairly large area of the activities of the Union Government.
These Committees have adequate procedures to ensure that their recommendations are given due consideration by the Government. The progress in the implementation of the recommendations as well as any unresolved differences between the Committees and the Government are set out in „Action Taken Reports‟ which are presented to the House from time to time.

2. Other Standing Committees: 
Other Standing Committees, in each House, divided in terms of their functions, are:
(i) Committees to inquire
(a) The Committee on Petitions examines petitions on bills and on matters of general public interest and also entertains representations on matters concerning subjects in the Union List; and
(b) The Committee of Privileges examines any questions of privilege referred to it by the House or the Speaker, Lok Sabha/Chairman, Rajya Sabha.
(ii) Committees to scrutinize:
(a) The Committee on Government Assurances keeps track of all the assurances, promises, undertakings etc. given by Ministers on the Floor of the House and pursues them till they are implemented;
(b) The Committee on Subordinate Legislation scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules sub-rules, bye-laws, etc., conferred by the Constitution or statutes are being properly exercised by the authorities so authorised; and
(c) The Committee on Papers Laid on the Table examines all papers laid on the Table of the House by Ministers, other than statutory notifications and orders which come within the purview of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, to see whether there has been full compliance with the provisions of the Constitution, act, rule or regulation under which the paper has been laid.
(iii) Committees relating to the day-to-day Business of the House
(a) The Business Advisory Committee recommends the allocation of time for Government and other business to be brought before the House;
(b) The Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions of the Lok Sabha classifies and allocates time to bills introduced by Private Members, recommends allocation of time for discussion on private members‟ resolutions and examines Constitution amendment bills before their introduction by private members in the Lok Sabha. However, the Rajya Sabha does not have such a Committee. It is the Business Advisory Committee of that House which recommends the allocation of time for discussion on private members‟ bills and resolutions;
(c) The Rules Committee considers matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends amendments or additions to the rules; and
(d) The Committee of Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House of the Lok Sabha considers all applications from members for leave of absence from the sittings of the House. There is no such Committee in the Rajya Sabha. As such, applications from its members for leave of absence are considered by the House itself.
(iv) Committees concerned with the provision of facilities to members:
(a) The General Purposes Committee considers and advises the Speaker, Lok Sabha/Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on matters concerning the affairs of the House which do not appropriately fall within the purview of any other Parliamentary Committee, and
(b) The House Committee deals with the residential accommodation and other amenities for members.
(v) Joint Committees:
(a) The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on which members from both Houses serve, considers all matters relating to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes which come within the purview of the Union Government and keeps a watch whether the constitutional safeguards in respect of these classes are properly implemented.
(b) Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Empowerment of Women consisting of members of both Houses was constituted in April 1997 with a view to securing among other things, status, dignity and equality for women in all fields.
(c) The Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament, constituted under the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, apart from framing rules for regulating payment of salary, allowances and pension of members of Parliament, also frames rules in respect of amenities like medical, housing, telephone, postal, constituency and secretarial facilities.
(d) The Joint Committee on Offices of Profit examines the composition and character of the committees and other bodies appointed by the Union and State Governments and Union Territories‟ Administrations and recommends what offices ought to or ought not to disqualify a person from being a member of either House of Parliament; and
(e) The Library Committee consisting of members from both Houses considers matters concerning the Parliament Library.

3. Departmentally-Related Standing Committees
The work done by the Parliamentary Committees in enhancing Executive accountability is now not only recognized, but also appreciated. However, the existing system was found inadequate to cope with the multifarious demands on it as a result of the complexity of governmental functions. This situation led to a search for better methods, tools and techniques for the discharge of legislative responsibility by bringing about urgent reforms in the existing Committee System.

The first step in this direction was taken at the Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in India held in Bhubaneswar on 21 January 1978, when it was proposed to set up ad hoc Budget Committees for pre-voting scrutiny of Demands for Grants of all Ministries and Departments. The question of introducing a Subject Committee System was discussed in detail during the Third Regional Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Seminar held in New Delhi in January 1984 and again at the meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers held in Thiruvananthapuram in June 1985. At the Presiding Officers Conference held in Lucknow on 27 October 1985, the Report on the setting up of ad hoc Budget Committees on pre-voting scrutiny of Demands for Grants of all Ministries was considered and adopted. Far-reaching proposals were made by the Rules Committee of the Eighth Lok Sabha at its sittings held on 30 March and 9 May 1989. To start with, it recommended the setting up of three Subject Committees, namely the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Science and Technology and the Committee on Environment and Forests. These Committees were constituted by the House w.e.f. 18 August 1989.

Encouraged by the performance of these three Committees, a comprehensive system of Departmentally-related Standing Committee was set up in 1993. The 17 Departmentally-related Standing Committees (6 serviced by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and 11 by the Lok Sabha Secretariat) were constituted in April 1993, covering all Central Government Ministries/Departments.

The Standing Committees were re-restructured during the Fourteenth Lok Sabha in July 2004 whereby the number of DRSCs was increased from 17 to 24 (8 serviced by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and 16 by the Lok Sabha Secretariat) as mentioned below in Part I and II of Statement 50 A, respectively) covering under their jurisdiction all the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. Each of these Committees consists of 31 members – 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha to be nominated by the Speaker, Lok Sabha, and the Chairman Rajya Sabha, respectively.

Institutional changes brought about in the form of the Departmentally-related Standing Committees (DRSCs) of Parliament have imparted a new dimension to the functioning of our Parliament.
The functions of each of the Departmentally Related Standing Committee are:
(a) to consider the Demands for Grants of the concerned Ministries/Departments and make a report on the same to the Houses. The report shall not suggest anything of the nature of cut motions.
(b) to examine such Bills pertaining to the concerned Ministries/Departments as are referred to the Committee by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha; or the Speaker, Lok Sabha, as the case may be and make report thereon;
(c) to consider annual reports of Ministries/Departments and make reports thereon; and
(d) to consider national basic long term policy documents presented to the Houses, if referred to the Committee by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha or the Speaker, Lok Sabha, as the case may be, and make reports thereon.

4. Ad hoc Committees
Ad hoc Committees may be broadly classified under two heads: (a) Committees which are constituted from time to time, either by the two Houses on a motion adopted in that behalf, or by the Speaker, Lok Sabha/Chairman, Rajya Sabha, to inquire into and report on specific subjects. Following are some such ad hoc Committees :-
i. Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex
ii. Committee on Installation of Portraits/Statues of National Leaders and
Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex
iii. Committee on Security in Parliament Complex
iv. Committee on Ethics
v. Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf
vi. Committee on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
vii. Committee on Provision of Computers for MPs
viii. Railway Convention Committee

5. Inquiry Committees
Five Inquiry Committees have been constituted during the Fourteenth Lok Sabha which are as follows:
1. Committee to inquire into allegations of improper conduct on the part of some members - constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal on 14 December 2005 and presented report on 21 December 2005.
2. Committee to inquire into allegations of improper conduct on the part of some members in the matter of implementation of MPLAD Scheme - constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo on 20 December 2005 and presented report on 13 March 2006.
3. Committee to inquire into misconduct of members of Lok Sabha regarding misuse of parliamentary privileges and facilities by them - constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo on 16 May 2007 and presented report on 20 August 2007.
4. Committee to inquire into „Various Facets of Misconduct and Basic Attributes of Standards of conduct/behaviour expected of members‟ - constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo on 16 May 2007 and presented report on 31 March 2008.
5. Committee to inquire into the complaint made by some members regarding alleged offer of money to them in connection with voting on the Motion of  Confidence (Fourteenth Lok Sabha) - constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo on 26 July 2008 and presented report on November 2008.

Impact of Parliamentary Committees
Parliamentary Committees5 play a pivotal role in the smooth functioning and success of parliamentary democracy. These Committees have been rightly recognized as a powerful instrument not only in strengthening the entire parliamentary process but also in strengthening the accountability mechanisms. The Committees have been able to influence Government policies, programmes and the method of working of the Government to a very great extent; through the recommendations of these Committees, several legislations have been introduced in the Parliament and several pieces of delegated legislations have been formulated.
Work done by the Committees during the Fourteenth Lok Sabha
During the Fourteenth Lok Sabha, the 3 Financial Committees held as many as 263 sittings and submitted 141 reports. The various DRSCs held as many as 2093 sittings and presented 1045 reports. In total, Parliamentary Committees held 2356 sittings for 3512 hours and 37 minutes.

PRATIYOGITADARPAN JUNE 2011

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Five State Assembly Elections - Partywise Results

Assam Result Status
Status Known For 126 out of 126 Constituencies
Party	Won	Leading	Total
Bharatiya Janata Party	5	0	5
Indian National Congress	78	0	78
All India Trinamool Congress	1	0	1
All India United Democratic Front	18	0	18
Asom Gana Parishad	10	0	10
Bodoland Peoples Front	12	0	12
Others	2	0	2

Kerala Result Status
Status Known For 140 out of 140 Constituencies
Party	Won	Leading	Total
Communist Party of India	13	0	13
Communist Party of India (Marxist)	45	0	45
Indian National Congress	38	0	38
Nationalist Congress Party	2	0	2
Janata Dal (Secular)	4	0	4
Kerala Congress (M)	9	0	9
Muslim League Kerala State Committee	20	0	20
Revolutionary Socialist Party	2	0	2
Others	7	0	7

Puducherry Result Status
Status Known For 30 out of 30 Constituencies
Party	Won	Leading	Total
Indian National Congress	7	0	7
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	5	0	5
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	2	0	2
Ranga swamy congress	16	0	16

Tamil Nadu Result Status
Status Known For 234 out of 234 Constituencies
Party	Won	Leading	Total
Communist Party of India	9	0	9
Communist Party of India (Marxist)	10	0	10
Indian National Congress	5	0	5
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	150	0	150
All India Forward Bloc	1	0	1
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	23	0	23
Pattali Makkal Katchi	3	0	3
Others	33	0	33

West Bengal Result Status
Status Known For 294 out of 294 Constituencies
Party	Won	Leading	Total
Communist Party of India	2	0	2
Communist Party of India (Marxist)	40	0	40
Indian National Congress	42	0	42
All India Forward Bloc	11	0	11
All India Trinamool Congress	184	0	184
Revolutionary Socialist Party	7	0	7
Samajwadi Party	1	0	1
Others	7	0	7

58th National Awards 2011

The 58th National Awards were announced by filmmaker J P Dutta, chairman of the jury, in New Delhi May 19, 2011.

list of winners:

Best Film: 'Adaminte Makan Abu'
Best Hindi Feature Film: Do Dooni Chaar
Best 'Wholesome Entertainer of the Year' : Dabangg
Best Sports Film National Award: 'Boxing Ladies'
Best sci & tech film: Heart to Heart
Best film on social issues: Champions
Best English film : Memories in March
Best Art & Culture Film: Leaving Home (Indian Ocean Film)
Best Marathi Film: Mana Ayi Vacha
Best Kannada Film: Putukarna Highway
Best Children’s Film: Hejjegalu
Best Investigative Film: K R Manoj's 'A Pestering Journey' on Endosulfan victims
Best special effects: Enthiran, Robot
Best Actor: Salim Kumar for Adaminte Makan Abu and Dhanush for Aadukalam
Best actress: Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar and Tamil actress Saranya
Best director: Vetrimaaran for 'Aadukalam'
Best supporting actress: Malayalam actress Sukumari
Best Male Playback Singer: Suresh Wadkar
Best Female Playback Singer: Rekha Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
Best Music: Vishal Bharadwaj for Ishqiya
Best audiography location sound recordist: Kamod Karade (Ishqiya)
Best re-recordist of the final mixed track: Debajit Changmai
Best cinematographer: Madhu Ambattu has won award for Adaminte Makan Abu.
Best production design: Sabu Cyril for Enthiran
Special jury award: Mee Sindhutai Sakpal

Yojana Magazine May 2011

There is no denying the fact that India owes a lot of its cultural identity to its rich handloom and handicrafts heritage. The colourful tapestry of bandhej, zardozi, kanjeevaram, bomkai, or tangail, the fragrance of sandalwood being carved into intricate products, the tinkle of metal as it takes awesomely varied forms under the artisan’s hammer, and the multitude of carpets and durries, boxes and bags , jewellery items and stone work may have, at some point of time in the distant past, been mere everyday activities and common place products in any typical village in any part of the country, but things are changing today. Our handloom and handicraft products are fast becoming major lifestyle statements and have secured a place for India in the lives of millions across the world. For a growing number of people at home and abroad, the exquisiteness and exclusivity of the handmade is working as a powerful lure against the monotony of the mass produced, opening up huge possibilities of market expansion. The sector provides livelihood to over 130 lakh weavers and artisans, a large percentage coming from the marginalized sections of the society. The industry is largely environment friendly and low on energy consumption, and consciousness on these issues, as also on fair trade practices is growing fast. All this makes the sector a potentially powerful player in the country’s economy and an important tool for the empowerment of crafts persons. The government, NGOs and the crafts persons themselves are today working together to work out and put into practice the best ways to unleash this potential.

There is no denying the fact that India owes a lot of its cultural identity to its rich handloom and handicrafts heritage. The colourful tapestry of bandhej, zardozi, kanjeevaram, bomkai, or tangail, the fragrance of sandalwood being carved into intricate products, the tinkle of metal as it takes awesomely varied forms under the artisan’s hammer, and the multitude of carpets and durries, boxes and bags , jewellery items and stone work may have, at some point of time in the distant past, been mere everyday activities and common place products in any typical village in any part of the country, but things are changing today. Our handloom and handicraft products are fast becoming major lifestyle statements and have secured a place for India in the lives of millions across the world. For a growing number of people at home and abroad, the exquisiteness and exclusivity of the handmade is working as a powerful lure against the monotony of the mass produced, opening up huge possibilities of market expansion. The sector provides livelihood to over 130 lakh weavers and artisans, a large percentage coming from the marginalized sections of the society. The industry is largely environment friendly and low on energy consumption, and consciousness on these issues, as also on fair trade practices is growing fast. All this makes the sector a potentially powerful player in the country’s economy and an important tool for the empowerment of crafts persons. The government, NGOs and the crafts persons themselves are today working together to work out and put into practice the best ways to unleash this potential.

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Water Resources In India

• The supply-demand gap for water is projected to rise to about 50% by 2030, with demands doubling from current levels of 700 billions cubic meters to around 1498 billion cubic meters, and supply barely reaching 744 billion cubic meters.

• Even after years of work on Ganga and Yamuna Action Plans, and crores of rupees spent, we have not managed to clean up these rivers.

• The average annual rainfall in the country has been estimated about 1170 millimeters (mm). This, along with the, total snowfall and glacier melt in terms of Volume works out to about 4000 bil1ion cubic meters (bcm). However due to losses through evaporation and evapo-transpiration, the water availability in the country has been assessed to be about 1869 bcm.

• Even this available water cannot be fully utilized due to topographical constrainta and hydrological features and utilizable water has been estimated to be about 1123 bcm comprising of 690 bcm of surface water and 433 bcm of replenishable ground water.

Irrigation:-

• Only about 62 million hectare (mha) or about 44% of the cropped area in the country is reporteed as irrgated todya

Drinking water supply:

• The access to safe drinking water sources in urban areas of India was about 90% in the year 1990 and 93 % in the year 2000 and this has improved ed to about % by the year 200 ' n rural India access to safe drinking water sources has increased from about 58% in 1990 to about 73% in the year 2008

Hydropower:-

• India is endowed with estimated hydropower potential of more. Than 1500 mega watts. However, only about 21 % of the potential been developed so far and a further 10% being developed.

Flood Management:-

• The total flood prone area in the country has been estimated to be about 46 million hectares.

• A network of 175 flood forecast station is also maintained which provide reasonably accurate forecast to help in warning and advance actions to reduce the damages from incoming flood.

Challenges in Water Sector:-

• The per capita availability of water in 1951 was assessed to be 5177 cubic meter. Due to increase in population, urbanization and industrialization this has come down to about 1650 cubic meter.

The five goals identified for the National Water Mission are:-

• Comprehensive data base in public domain and assessment of impact of climate change on water resources.

• Promotion of citizen and state action for water conservation and augmentation.

• Focused attention to vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas.

• Increasing water use efficiency by 20%;

• Promotion of basin level integrated water resources management.

• The Ministry of Water Resources has taken up the development of a web-enabled Water Resources Information System in cooperation with the National Remote Sensing Centre of Department of Space

Improved Management:-

• 13^th Finance Commossion has provided special water sector management grant of RS 5000 crore for four years i.e., from 2011-12 to 2014-15, which is subject to setting up of a Regulatory Autority and avhieved the normatively assessed state-specific recovery of water chages.

Improving the efficiency of the Water facilites:-

• The National Commission for Integrated Water Resources Development has assessed that irrigation efficiencies from surface water in India can be improved from the present level of 35 to 40% to about 65% to about 75%. With the improvement in efficiency – both through efficient end water use as well as by improving the efficiency of facilities created for irrigation.

Two Scheme Of RRR Of Water Bodies Approved

• Two state sector schemes for Repair, Renovation and Restoration RRR) of water body have been approved by the government of India, the first one with external assistance with an outlay of Rs. 1500 crore and another with domestic support with an outlay of RS. 1250 core for implementation during the XI Plan period.

• Under the scheme with external assistance, the Union Government provides central assistance to the extent of 25% of the project cost whereas 75% state share is to be borrowed from the World bank by the concerned states)

The main objectives of the scheme are:

1. Comprehensive Improvement of water bodies including restoration.

2. Improvement of catchments area of water bodies.'

3. Community participation and self-supporting system for sustainable management for water bodies covered by the program.

4. Ground Water Recharge.

5. Increase in storage capacity of water bodies.

6. Improvement in agriculture/horticulture productivity.

7. Environmental benefits through improved water use efficiency.

8. Irrigation benefits through restoration of water bodies

9. (X) Promotion of conjunctive use of surface and ground water/

10. (XI) Development of tourism, cultural activities, etc.

11. (XII) Increased availability of drinking water.

UPSC Prelims GENERAL STUDIES - 2009 Solved Paper

1. In the Individual Satyagrapha, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second ?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) C. Rajagopalachari
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans : b

2. Consider the follwing statements:
The Cripps proposals include the provision for
(a) full independence for india
(b) creation of constitution-making body.

which of the statement given above is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

3. During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major women organizer of underground activity in
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Quit India movement
(d) Swadeshi Movement
Ans : c

4. With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shahjahan
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans : b

5. In a dry cell (battery), which of the folllwing are used as electrolytes?
(a) Ammonium Chloride and Zinc Chloride
(b) sodium Chloride and Calcium Chloride
(c) Magnesium Chloride and Zinc Chloride
(d) Ammonium Chloride and Calcium Chloride
Ans : a

6. Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons?
(a) Jupiter
(b) Mars
(c) Saturn
(d) Venus
Ans : a
(Jupiter-62)

7. Consider the following statements
(1) Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique.
(2) Jasmine Plant is propagated by layering technique.

which of the statement given above is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c

8. Which one of the following types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus?
(a) Radio Waves
(b) Microwaves
(c) Infra-red waves
(d) None of the above
Ans : c

9. In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following
A women suffers from colour blindness. while her husband dose not suffer from it they have a son and a daughter .
this context which one of the following statement is most probably correct?

(a) Both Children Suffer from colour Blindness.
(b) Daughter Suffer from colour blindness while son dose not suffer from it.
(c) Both children do not suffer form colour blindness .
(d) Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter dose not suffer from it .
Ans : d

10. A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due west and then 18 km due south . how far is he from the starting point?
(a) 6 km
(b) 12 km
(c) 33 km
(d) 60 km
Ans : a

11. Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from F. who are standing on the extremes ?
(a) A and F
(b) B and D
(c) B and F
(d) None of the above
Ans : c
(F,C,D,E,A,B)

12. Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
(a) Phosphorous Trichloride
(b) Mercuric Oxide
(c) Graphite
(d) Nitroglycerine
Ans : d

13. Consider the following :
1. Camphor
2. Chicory
3.Vanilla
which of the above is/are plant product(s)?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d

14. In the context of indian wild life the flying fox is a
(a) Bat
(b) Kite
(c) Stork
(d) Vulture
Ans : a
The Indian Flying-fox (Pteropus giganteus) is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Greater Indian Fruit Bat lives in mainly forests. It is a very large bat with a wing span of around 80 centimeters. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits such as mangoes and bananas and nectar. This bat is gregarious and lives in colonies which can number a few hundred. Their offspring has no specific name besides 'young'. They reproduce sexually and give live birth. They have one to two young.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Flying-fox

15. During which Five Year Plan was the Emergency clamped, new election took place and the Janata party was elected?
(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Fifth
(d) Sixth
Ans : c
(5th Plan from 1974 to 79 )

16. Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located?
(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Kolkata
Ans : b
The Animal Welfare Board of India, the first of its kind Animal welfare organization to be established by any Government in the world, was set up in 1962, in accordance with Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Acts 1960 (No.59 of 1960).
Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale pioneered the setting up of the Board, with its Headquarters at Chennai, and guided the activities of the Board for nearly twenty years till her demise in 1986.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Welfare_Board_of_India

17. Consider the following statements regarding Indian planning :
(1) The Second Five Year Plan emphasised on establishment of heavy industries.
(2) the third Five-year plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialisation.

which of the statement given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c

18. Consider the following statements :
1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi 1959
2. The highest honour conferred by the sathiya akademi on a writer is by electing him its follow.

which of the statement given above is /are correct ?
(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_School_of_Drama

19. With reference to union Government consider the following statements:
(1) The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. are created by the prime minister on the advice of the cabinet secretary.
(2)Each of the ministries is assigned to a minister by the president of India on the advice of the prime minister.

which of the statement given above is /are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

20. A person has 4 coins each of different denomination.What is the Number of different sums of money the person can form (using or more coins at the time) ?
(a) 16
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 11
Ans : b

21. How many numbers lie between 300 and 500 in which, 4 comes only one time ?
(a) 99
(b) 100
(c) 110
(d) 120
Ans : a
From 300 to 399 - 18, from 400 to 500 - 81; total =18+81=99

22. How many letters of the English alphabet (capitals) appear same when looked at in a mirror ?
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12
Ans : c
( A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y)

23. How many three-digit numbers can the generated from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 such that the digits are in as order?
(a) 80
(b) 81
(c) 83
(d) 84
Ans : d

24. There are four persons A,B,C,D and A has some coins. A gave half of the coins to B and 4 more beside B gave half of the coins to C and 4 more beside C gave half of the coins to D and 4 more beside . both B and D end up with same number of coins how many coins did A have originally ?
(a) 96
(b) 84
(c) 72
(d) 64
Ans : c

25. While adding the first few continuous natural numbers. a candidate missed one of the numbers and wrote the answer as 177. what was the number missed ?
(a) 11
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 14
Ans : c
(sum of n natural numbers is (n*(n+1))/2. if n = 19, then the sum is 190. therefore 190-177 = 13.)

26. Four metal rods of lengths 78 cm, 104 cm, 117 cm and 169 cm are to be cut in to parts of equal length, Each part must be as long as possible what is the maximum number of pieces that con be cut ?
(a) 27
(b) 36
(c) 43
(d) 480
Ans : b
HCF is 13. we get 6, 8, 9 and 13 pieces.

27. In an examination, there are three subjects A, B and C student has to pass in Each subject 20%student failed in A 22% students failed in B and 16% failed in C the total number of student passing the whole examination has between?
(a) 42% and 82%
(b) 42% and 78%
(c) 58% and 78%
(d) 58% and 84%
Ans : a

28. There is a family of 6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F. there are to married couples in the family members and lawyer teacher salesmen engineer accountant is the son of B and brother of E .C, the lawyer in the daughter-in-law of A E is the unmarried engineer. A is the grandmother of F how is E related To F?
(a) Brother
(b) Sister
(c) Father
(d) connot be established
Ans : d

29. How many times are an hour hand and a minute hand. of a clock at right angels during their motion from 01:00 pm to 10.00 p.m. ?
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 18
(d) 20
Ans : c
( 90 degrees happens 2 times every hour, therefore from 1 to 10 pm it happens 18 times.)

30. There are 240 balls and number of boxes. B1, B2, B3, Bn The balls are to be please in the boxes such that B1, should contain 4 balls more than B2, B2 should contain 4 balls more than B3, and so no which one of the following connot be the possible value of n ?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Ans : d

( if we take 4 boxes the minimum number in 54 then 58 then 62 and finally 66 if 5 boxes, then minimum is 50, 54, 58, 62 and 66. If 6 boxes, then minimum is 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50. )

31. In the context of Indian defence, consider the following statement :
(1) The Shourya missile flies with a speed more than 8 Mach.
(2) The range of Shourya missile is more than 1600 km .

which of the statement given above is/ are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

32. WiMAX is related to which one of the following ?
(a) Biotechnology
(b) space technology
(c) Missile technology
(d) Communication technology
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimax

33. For outstanding contribution to to which one of the following fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given ?
(a) Literature
(b) Performing Arts
(c) science
(d) social service
Ans : c
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prizes are awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical and Physical Sciences. The purpose of the prize is to recognize outstanding Indian work in science and technology. The award is named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and is known as the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanti_Swarup_Bhatnagar_Prize

34. In making the saffron spice which one of the following parts of plant is used ?
(a) Leaf
(b) petal
(c) Sepal
(d) Stigma
Ans : d

35. In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub- atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light ?
(a) European Space Agency
(b) European Organization for nuclear research
(c) International atomic energy Agency
(d) National Aeronautics and space administration
Ans : b

36. A very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Kenya
(c) Somalia
(d) Sudan
Ans : b
Dadaab is a town in northeastern Kenya approximately 100 kilometers from Kenya-Somali border. It hosts mostly-Somali refugees from Kenya's northern neighbors. Most of Dadaab's local population is made up of nomadic camel and goat herders.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dadaab

37. Consider the following names :
(1) Ike
(2) Kate
(3) Gustav
which of the above are the names of hurricanes that had occurred very recently ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 ,2 and 3
Ans : c
Ike and Gustav - 2008, Kate -2003 and 1985

38. In the context of alternative sources of energy Ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from?
(a) Potato
(b) Rice
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Wheat
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol

39. Consider the following names :
(1) Amrita Sher-Gil
(b) Bikash bhattacharjee
(c) N.S. Bendre
(d) Subodh Gupta
who of the above is / are will known as artist(s) ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 , 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 ,3 and 4 only
Ans : d
All are eminent Indian painters

40. NAMA-11( Nama-11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ?
(a) Nuclear Suppliers group
(b) World Bank
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) World Trade Organization
Ans : d
The NAMA-11 members are Argentina, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Philippines, South Africa and Tunisia. It covers the following issues: formula, paragraph 8 flexibility; treatment of unbound tariffs; implementation period; product coverage; credit for autonomous liberalization; binding in ad valorem terms; and other issues (paragraph 6 countries; sectoral initiatives; LDCs; recently acceded members; non tariff barriers; preference erosion; and environmental goods.

41. In the latter half of the year 2008 which one of the following countries pulled out of commonwealth of Independent States ?
(a) Azerbaijan
(b) Belarus
(c) Georgia
(d) Kazakhstan
Ans : c

42. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I List II
(Persons in news ) (Countries they belong to)
(A) Luisa Dias Diogo (1) Kenya
(B) Mwai kibaki (2) Mozambique
(C) Rupiah Banda (3) Zambia
(4) Zimbabwe
Code:
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 2 1 3
(c) 2 1 4
(d) 1 2 4

Ans : b

43. Consider the following regions :
(1) Eastern Himalayas
(2) Eastern Mediterranean region
(3) North Western Australia
which of the above is / are Biodiversity Hotspot(s)?
(a) 1 and only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 , 2 and 3
Ans : a
A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Hotspot

44. With reference to the evolution of living organisms, which one of the following sequences is correct ?
(a) Octopus - Dolphin - Shark
(b) Pangolin - Tortoise - Hawk
(c) Salamander - Python - Kangaroo
(d) Frog - Crab - Prawn
Ans : NOT SURE***

45. The Panda belongs to the same family as that of ?
(a) Bear
(b) Cat
(c) Dog
(d) Rabbit
Ans : a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panda

46. Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of non-aligned movement for some period ?
(a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(b) Varahagiri Venkatagiri
(c) Giani Zail Singh
(d) Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-aligned_movement

47. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List List II
(person) (Organization)
(A) Anil Agarwal (1) Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.
(B) Goutam H Singhania (2) Raymond Ltd
(C) Sanjay Dalmia (3) Vedanta Resources
(D) Venugopal Dhoot (4) Videocon Group

Code:
A B C C
(a) 3 1 2 4
(b) 4 1 2 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 4 2 1 3
Ans : c

48. To integrate cultural leaders in to its meetings, which one of the following given "Crystal Award" ?
(A) Asia pacific Economic Cooperation
(B) International Bank of Reconstruction and development
(C) World health Organization
(D) World Economic Forum
Ans : d

49. In India, which one of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Ans : d
Saline wetlands occur in locally restricted habitats such as lake shores and coastal mudflats. They are characterised by an abundance of salt, low-growing vegetation, with most plants barely emerging above the water line or are knee-high at most.

50. Consider the following statement :
(1) MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.
(2) Neelachal ispat nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa.
which of the statement given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans : c

51. In which one of the following states, India's Largest Private sector sea port been commissioned recently ?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil nadu
Ans : a

52. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly Matched .
(a) Japan : Nikkei
(b) Singapore : Shcomp
(c) UK : FTSE
(d) USA : Nasdaq
Ans : b

53. Consider the following statements :
1. INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier.
2. INS Viraat is a Submarine

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and only
(b) 2 and only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans : d

54. Consider the following statements :
1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the minimum Support Prices for 32 crops.
2. the Union Ministry of consumer Affairs, Food and public Distribution has launched the national food Security Mission .

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 and only
(b) 2 and only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans : c

55. In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?
(a) Kochi (Cochin)
(b) Dahej
(c) Paradip
(d) New Mangalore
Ans : b

56. Among other things which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted ?
(a) to study the correct socio- economic condition of certain minority communities
(b) to suggest Measures for financing the development of infrastructure
(c) to frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms
(d) To suggest measures to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget
Ans : b

57. The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundech are
(a) Dhrupad vocalists
(b) Kathat Dancers
(c) Sarod maestros
(d) Tabla players
Ans : a

58. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I List II
(Famous Person) (Well- Known for)

(A) Mandakini Amte (1) Theatre direction
(B) Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry (2) Social service and community leadership
(C) Romila Thapar (3) Dance
(D) Vanashree Rao (4) History Writing
Code:
A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 1 4 2
Ans : a

59. With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given?
(a) Administrative skills
(b) Achievements in Scientific Research
(c) Achievements in sports and Games
(d) Courage and valour
Ans : d

60. In which State is the Buddhist site "Tabo Monastery" located ?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans : b

61. Which one of the following is NOT drug / pharma company ?
(a) Chevron
(b) Nicholas Piramal
(c) Pfizer
(d) Zydus cadila
Ans : a
Chevron is in field of oil and gas exploration; refining and marketing of oil, lubricants, fuels etc.

62. Who of the following is the author of the book "The Audacity of Hope" ?
(a) Al Gore
(b) Barack Obama
(c) Bill Clinton
(d) Hillary Clinton
Ans : b

63. A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one of the following was not one of them ?
(a) Canada
(b) Italy
(c) Japan
(d) Russia
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G8

64. Consider the following statements:
1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed . within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty.
2. The Project was completely built by the Union Government with loans Japan and the World Bank.
which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans : a

65. When Leander Paes won the "mixed doubles" at the Us Open in the year 2008, who of the following was his partner ?
(a) Ana Inanovic
(b) Cara Black
(c) Dinara Safina
(d) Jelena Jankovic
Ans : b

66. In the context of Indian news in recent times, what is MCX-SX ?
(a) A kind of supercomputer
(b) Title of Moon Impact Probe
(c) Stock Exchange
(d) Nuclear - Powered Seminaries
Ans : c
MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX) offers an India-wide electronic platform for trading in currency futures under the regulatory control of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MCX_Stock_Exchange

67. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched
(a) Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw
(b) Pamela Jelimo : Weightlifting
(c) Sanya Richards : Sprint
(d) Yclena Isinbayeva : Pole Vault
Ans : b
Pamela Jelimo is a Kenyan athlete specialising in the 800 metres race.

68. India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon Earlier ?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) China
(d) Japan
Ans : c

69. Who of the following is a football player?
(a) Fernando Alonso
(b) Kimi Raikkonen
(c) Lewis Hamilton
(d) Nicolas Anelka
Ans : d

70. Consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Country
1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands

which of the Pairs given above is / are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 , 2and 3
Ans : a

71. Among the. following which one is not a Football club ?
(a) Arsenal
(b) Aston Vilia
(c) Chelsea
(d) Monte Carlo
Ans : d

72. The marine animal called dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is a/an
(a) Amphibian
(b) Bony fish
(c) Shark
(d) Mammal
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugong

73. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers ?
(a) Beas
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej
Ans : b

74. Consider the following statements :
1. V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi.
2. The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India ,K G Balakrishna

which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Ans : b

75. Which one of the following is the country's administrative capital / new federal administrative centre of Malaysia ?
(a) Kota Bharu
(b) Kuala Terengganu
(c) Putrajaya
(d) Taiping
Ans : c

76. Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) India
(c) Nepal
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans : d
Elephant Pass, Northern Province, Sri Lanka is an important military base and formerly the island's largest salt field, located in the gateway of Jaffna Peninsula. It has thus regularly been the site of battles during the civil war.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_Pass

77. Consider the following countries :
(1) Brunei Darussalam
(2) East Timor
(3) Laos

which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN ?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN

78. Consider the following countries :
1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria

which of the above are members of European Union ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : b

79. Consider the following countries:
(1) Australia
(2) Namibia
(3) Brazil
(4) Chile

Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn Pass ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropic_of_Capricorn

80. In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle the core is mainly made up of which one of the following ?
(a) Aluminium
(b) Chromium
(c) Iron
(d) Silicon
Ans : c

81. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
City River
(a) Berlin : Rhine
(b) London : Thames
(c) New York : Hudson
(d) Vienna : Danube
Ans : a

82. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
( Famous Temple ) ( State )
(A) Vidyashankara (1) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Rajarani Temple (2) Karnataka
(C) Kandariya Mahadeo Temple (3) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Bhimesvara Temple (4) Orissa

Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 1 4 3 2
(d) 1 3 4 2
Ans : a

83. Consider the following statements :
(1) In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of countries within the trade wind belt.
(2) In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

84. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
( Geographic Feature ) ( Country )
(A) Great Victoria Desert (1) Australia
(B) Grand Canyon (2) Canada
(C) Lake Winnipeg (3) New Zealand
(D) Southern Alps (4) USA

Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 3 4 2 1
Ans : b

85. Consider the following statements :
(1) Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
(2) Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of india has doubled

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : NOT SURE***

86. Which one of the following rivers dose not originate in India ?
(a) Beas
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutlej

87. Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of
(a) Florida
(b) Virginia
(c) North Carolina
(d) South Carolina
Ans : a

88. At which one of the following places two important rivers of india originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another imporant river flowing towords bay of Bengal, the one flows towards Arabian Sea ?
(a) Amarkantak
(b) Badrinath
(c) Mahabaleshwar
(d) Nasik
Ans : a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarkantak

89. Who of the following scientists proved that the stars with mass less then 1.44 times the mass of the Sun, end up as White Dwarfs when they die?
(a) Edwin Hubble
(b) S. Chandrasekhar
(c) Stephen Hawking
(d) Steven Weinberg
Ans : b
Padma Vibhushan Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, was an Indian born American astrophysicist. He was a Nobel laureate in physics along with William Alfred Fowler for their work in the theoretical structure and evolution of stars. He was the nephew of Indian Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._Chandrasekhar

90. Which one of the following brings out the publication called "Energy Statistics" from time to time ?
(a) Central Power Research Institute
(b) Planning Commission
(c) Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
(d) Central Statistical Organization
Ans : d

91. With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt ?
(a) Review of centre- state relation
(b) Review of delimitation Act
(c) Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues
(d) Price reforms in the oil sector
Ans : d

92. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event is associated with and for who of the following ?
(a) Bahubali
(b) Buddha
(c) Mahavir
(d) Nataraja
Ans : a

93. Consider the following pairs:
Tradition State
(1) Gatka, a traditional martial art : Kerala
(2) Madhubani, a traditional Painting : Bihar
(3) Singhey Khababs, Sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu And Kashmir

which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : c

94. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
(Famous person ) (Well-known as)
(A) Anna Hazare : (1) Lawyer
(B) Deepak Parekh : (2) Banker
(C) GVK Reddy : (3) Gandhian and social activist
(D) Harish Salve : (4) Industrialist
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 4 2 3
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 3 4 2 1
Ans : c

95. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
( Famous person ) (Well- known as)
(A) Amrita Sher-Girl (1) Dancer
(B) Bhimsen Joshi (2) Painter
(C) Rukmini Devi Arundale (3) Poet
(D) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala (4) Singer
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 1 4 3
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 3 4 1 2
Ans : b

96. With reference to the schemes launched by the union government consider the following statements :
(1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
(2) Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

97. Consider the following pairs :
Persons Sport
(1) Anand Pawar : Chess
(2) Akhil Kumar : Boxing
(3) Shiv Shankar Prashad Chowrasia : Golf

which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : b

98. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
(Book) (Author)
(A) In Custody (1) Amartya Sen
(B) Sea of Poppies (2) Amitav Ghosh
(C) The Argumentative Indian (3) Anita Desai
(D) Unaccustomed Earth (4) Jhumpa Lahiri
Code :
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
Ans : c

99. Among the following who are the Agaria Community ?
(a) A traditional toddy tappers Community of Andhra Pradesh
(b) A traditional Fishing Community of Maharashtra
(c) A traditional silk-weaving Community of Karnataka
(d) A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat
Ans : d

100. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list ?
(a) Dilwara Temple
(b) Kalka-Shimla Railway
(c) Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
(d) Visakhapatnam to Araku valley Railway line
Ans : b

101. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located ?
(a) Bhadrachalam
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Srikalahasti
Ans : c

102. Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC ?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Ecuador
(d) Bolivia
Ans : c
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a cartel of twelve countries made up of Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPEC

103. Under the Administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ?
(a) Prime Minister's office
(b) Cabinet Secretariat
(c) Ministry of power
(d) Ministry of science and technology
Ans : a

104. Consider the following pairs :
Large Bank Country of origin
(1) ABN Amro Bank : USA
(2) Barelays Bank : UK
(3) Kookmin Bank : Japan

which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Ans : b

105. Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Russian Federation
(d) USA
Ans : a

106. Consider the following statements :
(1) India does not have any deposits of Thorium.
(2) Kerala's monazite sands contain Uranium .

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

107. Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans : a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_density

108. Consider the following statements :
(1) The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935.
(2) The Government of india act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an all india federation to be based on union of the provinces of British india and the Princely States.

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1nor 2
Ans : c

109. Consider the following :
(1) Fringe Benefit Tax
(2) Interest Tax
(3) Securities Transaction Tax

which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes ?
(a) 1only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d

110. In India, who is the chairman of the National Water Resources Council ?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Minister of Water Resources
(c) Minister of Environment and Forests
(d) Minister of Science and Technology
Ans : a

111. Consider the following statements :
(1) There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
(2) There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

112. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu college at Calcutta ?
(a) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(c) Keshab Chandra Sen
(d) Raja Rammohan Roy
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Rammohan_Roy

113. Who of the Following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India ?
(a) James Ramsay Macdonald
(b) Stanley Baldwin
(c) Neville Chamberlain
(d) Winston Churchill
Ans : d

114. Who of the following is the author of a collection of poems called "Golden Threshold" ?
(a) Aruna Asaf Ali
(b) Annie Bosant
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Vijayalakshmi
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarojini_Naidu

115. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation ?
(a) It curtailed the freedom of religion
(b) It suppressed the Indian traditional Education
(c) It authorized the government to imprison people with out trial
(d) It curbed the trade Union Activities
Ans : c

116. Which one of the following began with the Dandi March ?
(a) Home Rule Movement
(b) Non- Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandi_March

117. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following ?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Sikhism
(d) Vaishnavism
Ans : b
Anekāntavāda (Devanagari: अनेकान्तवाद) is one of the most important and fundamental doctrines of Jainism. It refers to the principles of pluralism and multiplicity of viewpoints, the notion that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anekantavada

118. With which one of the following movements is the slogan "Do or die" associated ?
(a) Swadeshi Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Ans : d
The Quit India Movement (Bharat Chhodo Andolan or the August Movement) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quit_India_Movement

119. Who of the Following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) N.M. Joshi
(d) J.N. Kripalani
Ans : NOT SURE***

120. In the context of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons ?
(a) The formal procalamation of Swadeshi movement was made in Calcutta town hall.
(b) Partition of Bangal took effect.
(c) Dadabhai Nauroji decalared that the goal of Indian national congress was Swaraj.
(d) Lokmanya TIlak started movement in Poona.
Ans : b

121. Consider the following statements:
1) Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after death.
2) Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.

Which of the following statement is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d
Infant mortality is defined as the number of deaths of infants (one year of age or younger) per 1000 live births.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_mortality_rate

122. If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within
(a) 1 month
(b) 3 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 1 Year
Ans : c

123. Consider the following statement:
1) The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the administrator of Chandigarh.
2) The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the administrator of Lakshadweep.

Which of the following statement is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

124. Consider the following statement :
Organisation Location of Head Quarter
1) Asian Development Bank : Tokyo
2) Asia Pecific Economic Corporation : Singapore
3) Association of south East Asian Nation : Bangkok

Which of the above pair is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Ans : b

125. With reference United Nations, consider the following statements :
1) The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 members state
2) It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the general assembly for a three year term

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
ECOSOC has 54 members with a rotational three year term.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECOSOC

126. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?
(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Spiti Valley
(d) Lakshadweep Islands
Ans : b
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shompen

127. Consider the following statements
1. The Advocate General of a State in India concerned state in India is appointed by the president of India upon the recommendation of the governor of the concerned state
2. As provided in civil procedure code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the state level

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

128. In India, the first Municipal Corporation is set up in which one among the following?
(a) Calcutta
(b) Madras
(c) Bombay
(d) Delhi
Ans : b

129. With reference to Lok Adalats, Consider the following statements :
(1) An award made by a Lok Sabha Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against threto before any court.
(2) Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

130. With reference to Union Government, Consider the following statement :
1) The Constitution of India provides that all cabinet ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
2) The Union cabinet secretariat operated under the direction of the ministry of Parliamentary affairs

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

131. Which one Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of ministers, including the prime minister, in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of House of the People?
(a) 90th
(b) 91st
(c) 92nd
(d) 93rd
Ans : b

132. Consider the following statements.
1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was setup during the prime ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
2. The member for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

133. With reference to Union Government, Consider the following statements :
1) The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2) The number of Ministries at the Centre is16.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : NOT SURE***

134. Consider the following statements :
1) The first telegraph line in India was lined between kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour.
2) The first export processing zone in India was setup in Kandla

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c

135. Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
(a) Ministry Of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry Of Environment and Forests
(d) Ministry Of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ans : c

136. In a carom board game competition, m boys and n girls (m>n>1) of a school participate in which every student has to play exactly one game with every other student. Out of the total game played, it was found that in 221 games one player was a boy and other player was a girl.
Consider the following statements :
(1) The total number of students that participated in the competition is 30
(2) The number of games of the in which both players were girls is 78.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : NOT SURE***

137. There are three cans A, B and C the capacities of A, B and C are 6 litres, 10 litres and 16 litres respectively. The can C contains 16 litres of milk. the milk has to be divided in them using these three cans only.
Consider the following statements:
(1) It is possible to have 6 litres of milk each in can A and can B
(2) It is possible to have 8 litres of milk each in can B and can C

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

138. Consider the following pairs :
1) Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group
2) Hindalco Industries : A.V. Birla Group
3) Suzion Energy : Punj lioyd Group

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : a

139. In the context of global economy, Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services
(b) Roche Holding AG : Financial Services
(c) WL Ross & Co. : Private Equity Firm
(d) Warburg Pincus : Private Equity Firm
Ans : b

140. Consider the following houses :
(1) Christie's
(2) Osian's
(3) Sotheby's

Which of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d

141. In the context of CO₂ emission and Global Warming, What is the name of a market driven device under the UNFCC that allows developing countries to get funds/incentives from the developed countries to adopt batter technologies the reduce green house gas emissions?
(a) Carbon Footprint
(b) Carbon Credit Rating
(c) Clean Development Mechanism
(d) Emission Reduction Norm
Ans : b

142. The concept of carbon credit originated form which one of the following :
(a) Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro
(b) Kyoto Protocol
(c) Montreal Protocol
(d) G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm
Ans : b
The Kyoto Protocol is a protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC), an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on treaty is intended to achieve "stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Protocol

143. Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum?
(a) Klaus Schwab
(b) John Kenneth Galbraith
(c) Robert Zoollick
(d) Paul Krugman
Ans : a

144. The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the general assembly for a term of
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 5 years
Ans : b

145. From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence?
(a) Bulgaria
(b) Croatia
(c) Macedonia
(d) Sarbia
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo

146. Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden?
(a) Eritea and Sudan
(b) Ethiopia and Somalia
(c) Kenya and Somalia
(d) Ethiopia and Sudan
Ans : b
Ogaden is the name of a territory comprising the southeastern portion of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogaden

147. In the middle of the year 2008 the Parliament of which one of the following countries became the first in the world to enact a climate act by passing "the climate change accountability bill"?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Germany
(d) Japan
Ans : b

148. Which one among the following has the highest energy?
(a) Blue Light
(b) Green Light
(c) Red Light
(d) Yellow Light
Ans : a

149. In the context of independent India's economy, which one of the following was the earliest to take place?
(a) Nationalisation of Insurance Companies
(b) Nationalisation of State Bank Of India
(c) Enactment of Banking Regulation Act
(d) Introduction Of First Five-Year Plan
Ans : c
Banking regulation act was passed in 1949

150. Consider the following pairs :
Automobile Manufacturer : Headquarters
1. BMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault SA : France
4. Volkswagen : Germany

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
Ans : b

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